Campaigns and Outreach Commissioner - Vancouver, Canada - Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus.

The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title:
Campaigns and Outreach Commissioner

Reports to:
Vice-President Academic and University Affairs

Supervises:
None

Employee status:
Hourly Exempt, Appointed

Length of term:
Until April 30, 2024

Hours per week: 15

Compensation:
$18.00 per hour

Position Purpose

The office of the AMS Vice President, Academic and University Affairs is responsible for a diverse portfolio that addresses student representation to the university as well as academic policy and university governance.

The Campaigns and Outreach Commissioner will assist in carrying out political and administrative duties such as issues-based student and university-aimed campaigns, campus engagement strategies, and outreach to student groups, and other initiatives.

This position will also assist the Vice-President, Academic & University Affairs with coordinating and facilitating their meetings.

Responsibilities:

Sit on engagement, outreach, and issuesbased UBC and AMS committees and working groups at the request of the VP, Academic & University Affairs
Report on issues relating to campus engagement at UBC
Help organize and/or attend meetings of the VP Academic Caucus, Student Senate Caucus, Advocacy Committee, and more
Develop a strong grasp on issues such as current UBC policies under review or development, student affordability, housing rights, open educational resources, and diversity on campus.
Help organize and direct special events, consultations, campaigns, and long term projects such as the Textbook Broke campaign, a communications plan for the Academic Experience Survey, student engagement campaigns surrounding university issues, and others.
Work with the AMS Executive, campus organizations, and offcampus groups to create partnerships and secure sponsorships
Foster a strong team relationship which emphasizes teamwork and communication
Assist in scheduling, organizing, and planning meetings and other administrative duties as required by the VP Academic and University Affairs
Attend meetings on behalf of the VP Academic & University Affairs as required
Work with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver
Able to execute tasks quickly and efficiently is required
Confident public speaker is an asset
Able to research and write high quality policy papers and briefing documents is an asset
Knowledge of university and academic issues at UBC is an asset
Current or Past Student Member of the UBC Vancouver Senate is an asset
Interest in pursuing AMS university and academic initiatives and lobbying priorities is required
Strong organizational skills is required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills is required
Experience in eventplanning and program promotion is an asset

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Application Deadline:
Open until filled.